Science of Identity Foundation
| Abbreviation | SIF |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1977[1] |
| Founder | Kris "Chris" Butler |
| Type | Religious organization |
| Headquarters | Hawaii, United States |
| Leader | Kris "Chris" Butler |
| Website | www www |
The Science of Identity Foundation (SIF) is a socially conservative religious organization based in Hawaii, United States, founded by Kris "Chris" Butler (also known as Jagad Guru Siddhaswarupananda Paramahamsa, Siddha Swarup Ananda Goswami, Paramahamsa, and Sai Young) in 1977.[1][2][3][4] The group's guru, Butler, founded SIF after breaking away from the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, which he had joined in 1970.[4][5][6] It was initially known as the Hari Nama or Holy Name Society.[6] In 1977, Butler estimated the group had 1,000 devotees throughout the world.[7] Butler had a late-night television show called "Chris Butler Speaks" on Channel 13 in the 1980s.[8][9]
Theology[edit]
The organization combines the teaching of yoga and other aspects of Vaishnava Hinduism.[10] Although grounded in Hinduism, Butler calls the SIF philosophy "Bhakti yoga," suggesting it does not conflict with bona fide religions.[8]
Followers practice vegetarianism and do not drink alcohol, smoke, have "illicit sex," or gamble.[8]
References[edit]
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Science of Identity Foundation business information on the website of Hawaii State Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs". Hawaii State Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division. Retrieved 2019-10-22.
- ↑ Wolf, Alice (July 28, 1970). "One man rules Haiku Krishnaites". The Honolulu Advertiser. p. A-1. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
- ↑ "Krishna Group to Get Hearing on Feb. 25". The Honolulu Star-Bulletin. February 2, 1971. p. A-6.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Scott, Nadine (December 17, 1977). "Siddha decries recent tales of Krishnas' 'lawbreaking'". The Honolulu Star-Bulletin. p. A-4.
- ↑ Wright, Walter (April 26, 1980). "Beamer says Nishiki failed to 'play by the rules'". The Honolulu Advertiser. p. A-3.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Jones, Constance; Ryan, James D. (2006). Encyclopedia of Hinduism. Infobase Publishing. pp. 411–412. ISBN 9780816075645.
[Butler] remained with ISKCON until after Prabhupada died in 1977. [...] He founded the Science of Identity Foundation as a vehicle to facilitate his teachings. [...] The Science of Identity Foundation (originally the Hari Nama or Holy Name Society) is located in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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- ↑ Wright, Walter (August 22, 1977). "Hawaii's 'other' Krishnas". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. p. A-1. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Christensen, John (November 23, 1982). "Chris Butler: About this guru business". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. p. B-1.
- ↑ Ronck, Ronn (December 9, 1983). Honolulu Star-Advertiser. p. E-12. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ "Science of Identity one of founders". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. July 1, 1991. p. A-4. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
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